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Conflicting Reports on Iran, US MOU as Iranian Media Now Claims Draft Not Finalized Yet

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The text of a potential agreement between US and Iran has not been finalized, multiple media outlets reported, citing a report by Iran's Tasnim News Agency.

Media reports stating that the text of the memorandum of understanding has been finalized are inaccurate, citing Tasnim news agency.

Earlier on Thursday, Axios reported that US and Iranian negotiators have tentatively agreed to a 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire and begin talks on Iran's nuclear program. The MOU is pending US President Donald Trump's final approval, Axios reported, citing two US officials and a regional source involved in the mediation.

Now, several reports are citing Tasnim that Iran has not reached out yet to the Pakistani mediator about the final draft and both the mediator and the public would be notified upon completion of the MOU.

The proposed deal could be announced as early as Sunday, Axios had reported earlier, although officials cautioned it has not been finalized and could still collapse.

US Vice President JD Vance also hinted on Thursday while address the media that the deal might take a while to materialize.

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